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Jeremy Pittari
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February 14, 2025
“Last dollar program” passed in Mississippi Senate to provide tuition-free community college
The Senate legislation has less restrictions than a similar bill that passed in the House earlier this week.
Issues
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Jeremy Pittari
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February 13, 2025
School choice dies in Mississippi House despite push from Republican leaders to provide options for struggling students
HB 1433 would have allowed children in low-income, low performing districts the option to transfer and attend a higher performing school. Consolidation is now on the table.
Issues
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Alasdair Whitney
, Phillip Suderman
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February 13, 2025
When the government decides who can provide healthcare, everyone loses
The overwhelming evidence, including the unwavering opinion of the federal government for more than three decades, has been that CON laws are a policy failure.
Issues
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Jeremy Pittari
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February 12, 2025
C-rated districts could qualify for a charter school under House bill
Currently, charter schools can only be established in Mississippi within districts that are rated D or F.
Issues
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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February 12, 2025
U.S. inflation worsened last month as the cost of groceries and gasoline head higher
The figures underscore the stickiness of inflation, which created a major political problem for former President Joe Biden.
Issues
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Frank Corder
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February 11, 2025
Mississippi House bucks lobbyists, passes “Tim Tebow” Act
The legislation now heads to the Senate for consideration where the Education Committee chairman failed to bring a similar bill forward in the chamber last week.
Issues
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Jeremy Pittari
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February 11, 2025
Mississippi House aims to address workforce needs with tuition-free community college
A similar bill has been authored in the Senate but would not specifically target high demand jobs.
Issues
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Frank Corder
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February 7, 2025
Will “Tim Tebow” Act survive, or will lobbyists win in Mississippi?
The Senate bill allowing homeschoolers participate in public school extracurricular activities died this week, but the House version remains alive even as lobbyist try to kill it yet again.
Issues
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Jeremy Pittari
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February 7, 2025
School district consolidation in Mississippi? House wants task force to consider the possibility
House Education chairman Roberson has publicly expressed the desire to consolidate school districts, in large part due to the perceived cost savings.
Issues
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Daniel Tyson
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February 6, 2025
Senate votes to outlaw DEI in Mississippi universities, community colleges
The House passed a similar measure that also included K-12 schools on Wednesday. The two chambers will now swap bills.
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Jeremy Pittari
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February 6, 2025
House passes public to public school transfer bill, easing the process for students
The legislation removes the ability of school districts to veto the transfer of a student to another district.
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Issues
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Jeremy Pittari
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February 4, 2025
House Drug Policy Committee takes action to restrict kratom in Mississippi
While advocates claim the herbal substance has opioid-like benefits, state health leaders warn lawmakers of its highly addictive qualities that can lead to fatal overdoses.
News
News
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Daniel Tyson
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February 14, 2025
On second thought, Senate reaches threshold to pass direct wine shipping to Mississippi residents
News
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Frank Corder
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February 14, 2025
Municipal, county campaign finance reports could be available online if Senate bill passes
News
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Frank Corder
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February 14, 2025
Senators support reining in hand-held traffic cameras after public outcry
Business
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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February 9, 2025
Become a Certified Hospitality Expert in 30 minutes
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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February 5, 2025
Moving the needle on Mississippi’s workforce participation rate
Business
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Frank Corder
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February 3, 2025
Southeastern Timber Products announces $123 million expansion in Ackerman
Culture
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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February 14, 2025
A grand question
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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February 13, 2025
Let’s Eat, Mississippi: Get a taste of Fan and Johnny’s in Greenwood
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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February 13, 2025
Take stock
Opinion
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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February 13, 2025
The Legislature should stop ‘considering’ fixes to our election code and just fix it
Opinion
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Michael Chartier
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February 12, 2025
Mississippi’s students deserve open enrollment policies that work for families
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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February 12, 2025
Making Mississippi’s insurance commissioner post appointive is an overdue improvement
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